Jacksonville Police Arrest JSU Student on First-Degree Rape Charge
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville Police arrested a 21-year-old Jacksonville State University student Wednesday morning on a charge of rape in the first degree following an investigation that began with a welfare check. According to the Jacksonville Police Department, officers responded early Wednesday morning to a residence in the 600 block of Ivy Row NE after […]
Oxford City Council Approves Bass Tournament Sponsorship, Industrial Park Road Project
Oxford, AL – The Oxford City Council approved two resolutions during its regular meeting Tuesday, July 28, while also recognizing local parks and recreation staff and honoring promotions within the Oxford Police Department. Council member Phil Gardner was absent from the meeting. The meeting began with a proclamation recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month. The […]
JSU Graduate Student Gains Global Experience at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner with JSU’s media department, what began as a summer job became a career-defining experience for Jacksonville State University graduate student Jordan Gilbert, who spent more than a month working behind the scenes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston. Gilbert, a 24-year-old pursuing a master’s […]
Ohatchee Council Approves Classroom Sponsorship, AC Replacement at July 28 Meeting
OHATCHEE, AL — The Ohatchee Town Council approved funding for an educational partnership and authorized replacement air conditioning equipment during its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 28, while also discussing economic development, public safety staffing and ongoing infrastructure projects. Before the regular meeting, council members discussed a proposal to support the Liberty Learning Foundation, a nonprofit […]
Calhoun County Gardening – Summer Heat and Spring Rains Test Alabama Gardens in 2026
Calhoun County, AL – The 2026 gardening season has presented Alabama gardeners with an unusual combination of weather challenges, beginning with excessive spring rainfall, flooding, and waterlogged soil. Those early conditions made it difficult for many home gardeners to establish healthy vegetable gardens before the arrival of summer heat. When periods of heavy rain are expected, […]
Alabama Federal Oversight of Tutwiler Prison Officially Ends After Court Dismisses Case
MONTGOMERY, AL — A federal court has officially ended more than a decade of oversight of the Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women after dismissing a longstanding case involving the State of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Corrections. Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that U.S. District Judge Myron H. Thompson entered a final judgment dismissing United […]